This is specialized supervisory clerical work in the Water and Sewer Authority-Department Mail Center.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and participating in the operation of a WASAD Mail Center. Responsibilities include supervising Mail Center employees, maintaining inventories of required supplies, determining the need for major adjustments to Mail Center equipment, and performing duties in the collection, sorting, processing and distribution of U.S. and interoffice mail. Duties occasionally involve physical exertion and exposure to adverse weather conditions. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who assists with difficult problems and reviews work for adherence to departmental and U.S. Postal Service regulations and procedures.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate Mail Center employees engaged in collection, sorting, processing and distributing interoffice and U.S. Mail; assists with difficult problems and provides training in procedures and equipment operation.

Prepares Weekly Mail Report and various other reports.

Represents Mail Center at Postal Customer Council meetings.

Maintains inventory of supplies, materials and equipment used in the Mail Center operations.

Determines when equipment requires major adjustments and performs minor adjustments and repairs.

Operates automotive equipment to collect U.S. Mail, interoffice mail, payments from WASAD pay stations; operates a variety of mail center equipment to process utility bills and other U.S. Mail.

Posts daily meter readings for meter log book and takes postage meters to U.S.P.S. for postage registration.

Advises other departmental employees on routine mail procedures and U.S. Postal Service requirements; provides certified or registered mail forms.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotions of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employees performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service rules, regulations, rates and documentation required for processing U.S. Mail.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Knowledge of departmental procedures and operations pertaining to collection, processing and distributing U.S. and interoffice mail.

Knowledge of the operating and maintenance characteristics of mail processing equipment.

Knowledge of the geography of the Metropolitan Dade County area.

Knowledge of office practices and procedures.

Ability to read and understand instructional manuals, regulations and other official U.S. Postal Service Materials.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to operate automotive equipment in a safe manner.

Ability to lift heavy items, use hand trucks and similar equipment to transport heavy loads.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors and departmental employees.

Ability to operate equipment with speed and accuracy while standing.

Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform assigned duties.

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